Albert dreams of going to Australia. Jérôme loves Jeanne, but ignores her while cramming for exams. An African named Charles writes and is a watchman at night. The American girl, Joann, lives her life in a " bachelor pad. " Love, friendship and chance take them all to a hotel in Bordeaux where, in the course of a weekend, their lonely hearts meet. The weekend is held over to leave time for love.

They are those whose margin is territory, those who go without being seen. They are illegal and speak a thousand languages. Simon arrives to Paris and follows in their footsteps. Discovering the depth of the city to find the one he is looking for.

In a sumptuous lakeside hotel, the perfect routine falters when disaster strikes.